Despite the absence of Travis Feeney, who is out this spring rehabbing a shoulder injury, the Huskies are solid at linebacker. They return Shaq Thompson, Feeney and Timu, who combined for 35 starts last season.

Wilcox said he wants to identify two new starters in the secondary and develop depth on the defensive line.

“Conner Cree is a guy that improved this spring,” Wilcox said. “Andrew Hudson always gives you everything that he’s got. Danny Shelton improved this spring. That was promising.”